Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Theros 223 • rare
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 223
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jung Park
- Market price
- $47.63
What it does
tap: Add colorless mana.
2 generic mana, tap: Choose a color. Add an amount of mana of that color equal to your devotion to that color. (Your devotion to a color is the number of mana symbols of that color in the mana costs of permanents you control.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card reflects the set's Greek mythology-inspired theme, centering on the concept of devotion to gods. It was created to provide a powerful utility land that rewards players for committing to a single color of mana, serving as a cornerstone for devotion-based archetypes.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Karl Kopinski, captures the grand, ethereal aesthetic of the Therosian pantheon. The design focuses on the shrine's connection to Nyx, the night sky, using deep purples and starlit motifs to signify divine power. Upon its release, it was immediately recognized for its significant impact on the Modern and Commander formats, where its ability to generate massive amounts of mana based on a player's board state remains highly respected.
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